By Brian Gioiele Local teens Bruno Coppe and Kyle Bloomer spent the early months of the pandemic as volunteers, helping those suffering from food insecurity get necessary nourishment. While the pair was pleased to aid those in need, what they learned was that most of the food being distributed to those families was mainly canned…

Stamford Advocate By John Breunig (opinion) If you want to feel a sense of appreciation for being an American on this Independence Day, talk to a new one. This will be Alejandra Gomez’s first Fourth of July as a U.S. citizen. She’s a native Colombian, lived for 20 years in Venezuela, came to the United…

The Patch Since 1979, The Community Fund of Darien (TCF) has been recognizing individuals who have made a difference in and around our community. To mark National Volunteer Month, TCF is thrilled to announce Darien’s extraordinary volunteers so that the entire community can recognize and applaud these wonderful residents who give tirelessly of their time…

Greenwich Time STAMFORD – Corinne Flax walked into Hart Magnet Elementary School five years ago, not knowing that her speaking engagement would lead to a program that still benefits the local immigrant community. On that day, a Building One Community staff member translated for Flax, the manager of school and community partnerships at the Bruce…

Stamford Connecticut Network STAMFORD – B1C is extremely proud to team up with incredible partners! Tune in to the briefing around the 7-minute mark to learn more. Watch the full video

7 News Boston STAMFORD, Conn. (WHDH) – Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont visited a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Stamford Sunday for immigrants and undocumented residents ages 55 and up. Lamont was joined by Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Congressman Jim Himes, Mayor David Martin, and other local leaders at the clinic, where the goal is to help the…